Theory of Computation (TOC) Seminar

Noga Alon: PAC Learnability of partial concept classes
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

We extend the cl

Shachar Lovett: The log-rank conjecture - where do we stand?
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

The log-rank con

Greg Valiant: Sequential Prediction: Calibration and Selective Prediction
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

ABSTRACT: I'll

Li-yang Tan: Properly learning decision trees in almost polynomial time
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Abstract

Nutan Limaye: Superpolynomial Lower Bounds Against Low-Depth Algebraic Circuits
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
ABSTRACT: Every multivariate polynomial P(X) can be written as a sum
of monomials, i.e. a sum of products of variables and field constants.
Kuikui Liu: Markov Chain Analysis via Spectral Independence
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Nike Sun: Phase transitions in random constraint satisfaction problems
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Abstract: I will survey recent progress in determination of asymptotic behavior for random constraint satisfaction problems, including phase transitions and some understanding of solution geometry.

Toniann Pitassi: Lifting with Sunflowers
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm

Abstract:  In this talk I will first motivate lifting theorems where lower bounds on communication complexity for composed functions are obtained by a general simulation theorem, essentially showing that no protoco

Huijia (Rachel) Lin: Indistinguishability Obfuscation from Well-Founded Assumptions
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Ashish Goel: Beyond Voting: Mechanisms and Platforms for Societal Decision Making
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Abstract:

YouTube competes with Hollywood as an entertainment channel, and also
supplements Hollywood by acting as a distribution mechanism.  Twitter
has a similar relationship to news media, and Coursera to

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